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Join us to use Tribunal System to fight galamsey — Theophilus Dzimega to Minority
A member of the National Communications Team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Theophilus Dzimega Jnr, has urged the Minority in Parliament to support the reintroduction of the tribunal system, arguing that it will strengthen the country's fight against illegal mining.
World Environment Day: Oheneba Poku Foundation bemoans galamsey impacts around Lake Bosomtwe
The Oheneba Poku Foundation (OPF) has expressed deep concern over the increasing impact of illegal and unsustainable mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, around Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region. The Foundation noted that activities within the biosphere reserve have led to vegetation destruction, soil erosi...
Porn site ID verification will not fly in Parliament – Matthew Nyindam
Ranking Member on Parliament's Information and Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, has dismissed suggestions that Parliament would approve a proposal requiring individuals to verify their identity before accessing pornographic websites.
‘Cock-and-bull story’ – Kpebu says Wontumi’s reclamation defence fell apart
The conviction of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, was driven by the weakness of his own defence rather than any legal technicality, private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said.
List of NPP Regional Chairmen
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) have elected regional leaders of the political party. The party’s election took place on August 15, 2026. 12. Volta Region – Makafui Woanya 13. North East Region – Fusheini Nurudeen 14. Western North Region – Pending 15. Eastern Region – Jeff Konadu 16. Central Region – Dr Joseph K. Essibu...
Proposed five-year presidential term will not apply to Mahama – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has clarified that the government’s proposed constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term from four years to five years will not apply to incumbent President John Dramani Mahama.
Haruna Iddrisu urges swift arrest of Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student in the school’s science laboratory. Describing the incident as “unacceptable and shameful,” the Minist...
Governing The Rain: Flood risk, institutional failure, and the politics of urban infrastructure in Accra
Introduction and Background Every rainy season, Accra floods. Properties are submerged, livelihoods are disrupted, and in the most acute episodes, lives are lost. Emergency response teams are deployed, ministerial statements are issued, and parliamentary questions are raised. And then the rains recede, the cameras leav...
Good news for TVET recruitment applicants
There is good news for thousands of applicants who applied for the 2026 Ghana TVET Service recruitment exercise as the Service has announced moves to release the status of their applications. After weeks of waiting following the closure of the application process, applicants can now look forward to knowing the outcome...
ATU unveils business school
The Faculty of Business of the Accra Technical University has been rechristened and unveiled as the ATU Business School. The move is in line with the institution’s commitment to advance business education, innovation and industry-focused training. At the official unveiling last Friday, the Chairman of the Governing Cou...
I never abandoned NPP – Paul Afoko
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, insisting that he never abandoned the NPP despite his suspension. Speaking in Accra on his vision for the party as a candidate for the National Chairmanship position, Mr. Afoko said the NPP has the capacit...
Deputy Education Minister commits GH¢331,000 for brilliant needy students
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has committed GH¢331,000 of the Member of Parliament share of the District Assemblies Common Fund to support 248 brilliant financially disadvantaged tertiary students in the constituency. The educational support package is intended to ease the financial burden on...